I mean, we all know fishnet stockings are considered sexy, but who would have guessed that this boy-magnet effect would translate to a fishnet manicure? Well it does--at least based on anecdotal evidence from my past week wearing my Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips, which suggests that guys are, indeed, strangely attracted to fishnet nails.

I first noticed this at the wine store last weekend, when the otherwise aloof-seeming, hipster cashier suddenly paused mid-transaction to say "Wow--those nails are so cool." Then at the grocery store the next day, the bagger in my line was like "Awesome!" I wasn't sure what he was talking about--the impressive ratio of cheese to other groceries among my purchases?--but quickly realized he was staring at the fishnet nails. Then, my nails got noticed by a male Starbucks barista as I shimmied my cup into a cardboard sleeve. At this point, I could only gaze at the pattern in amazement. I didn't know it was even that noticeable, but apparently, the opposite sex cannot resist the gravitational pull of fishnet in any form.

Of course, I'm also sporting a wedding ring on my left ring finger, so I can't exactly go test the boy-bait-manicure theory any further. You single ladies could, though! Who knows, maybe fishnet nails will turn out to be the beauty equivalent of engagement chicken! Only they'll attract you a boyfriend vs. make your boyfriend propose. Ha ha! Awesome.

Have you ever noticed that a certain nail looks grabs attention from guys? Or do you doubt that your man would ever care about nails one way or the other?

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